Sacred Music: An Easter Celebration
Presented by Simon Russell Beale
Elin Manahan Thomas, Christopher Royall, Mark Dobell & Eamonn Dougan, Sally Dunkley, David Clegg & Eamonn Dougan
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
Allegri's Miserere puts in an appearance, Elin Manahan Thomas surfing the high Cs with effortless sublimity, but the last word (a glorious one at that) falls to a Marian motet by Palestrina
Sacred Music: An Easter Celebration
Presented by Simon Russell Beale
Elin Manahan Thomas, Christopher Royall, Mark Dobell & Eamonn Dougan, Sally Dunkley, David Clegg & Eamonn Dougan
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
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Allegri's Miserere puts in an appearance, Elin Manahan Thomas surfing the high Cs with effortless sublimity, but the last word (a glorious one at that) falls to a Marian motet by Palestrina
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In the finale to series one of the Sacred Music programme, Simon Russell Beale presents a special concert for Easter from LSO St Luke's in London, performed by the award-winning choir The Sixteen, conducted by founder Harry Christophers. The music takes us on a journey of over a thousand years, from haunting plainchant through to the celebrated music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Highlights include Palestrina's motet Assumpta Est Maria, and Allegri's Miserere.
Plus Bonus Features include:
· Sacred Music Series One Preview
· Exclusive Interview with Harry Christophers
· Song Selection with Introductions from Harry Christophers (Audio Option)
· Related Recordings by The Sixteen
· Artist Biographies and Images
· Downloadable Screensavers
Region: NTSC Region 0
Plays in all territories
Contents and tracklist
- Elin Manahan Thomas, Christopher Royall, Mark Dobell & Eamonn Dougan
- The Sixteen
- Harry Christophers
- Sally Dunkley, Elin Manahan Thomas, David Clegg & Eamonn Dougan
- The Sixteen
- Harry Christophers
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June 2010
Allegri's Miserere puts in an appearance, Elin Manahan Thomas surfing the high Cs with effortless sublimity, but the last word (a glorious one at that) falls to a Marian motet by Palestrina